The melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) is a 19 aminoacid peptide found in mammals
predominantly in neurons located in the lateral hypothalamus and incerto-hypothalamic …

The melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) is an important peptide implicated in the control
of motivated behaviors. History, however, made this peptide first known for its participation in …

Rapid-eye movement (REM) sleep correlates with neuronal activity in the brainstem, basal
forebrain and lateral hypothalamus. Lateral hypothalamus melanin-concentrating hormone …

Human and animal studies have identified an especially critical role for the brainstem
parabrachial (PB) complex in regulating electrocortical (electroencephalogram [EEG]) and …

Neurons containing orexin (hypocretin), or melanin concentrating hormone (MCH) are
intermingled with each other in the perifornical and lateral hypothalamus. Each is a separate …

The melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) is a peptidergic neuromodulator synthesized by
neurons of the lateral sector of the posterior hypothalamus and zona incerta. MCHergic …

Neurons containing the neuropeptide melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) are mainly
located in the lateral hypothalamus and the incerto-hypothalamic area, and have …

Given the widespread prevalence of sleep disorders and their impacts on health, it is critical
that researchers continue to identify and evaluate novel avenues of treatment. Recently the …

The ventrolateral preoptic area (VLPO) has been recognized as one of the key structures
responsible for the generation of non-REM (NREM) sleep. The melanin-concentrating …

Cataplexy is the pathognomonic and the most striking symptom of narcolepsy. It has
originally been, and still is now, widely considered as an abnormal manifestation of rapid …